2016–present: Third generation artists and Rising Star Entertainment
In January 2016, Star Empire debuted boy group Imfact. On March 4, former Jewelry member, Seo In-young again signed with Star Empire Entertainment after previously parting ways in 2012.[4]
On February 9, 2017, it was falsely stated that ZE:A were disbanding after reports surfaced of group members departing the company.[5] However, it was later confirmed by the members themselves that this was not the case, and that for the time being they would focus on solo activities.[6][7] On April 12, Star Empire gave an official statement confirming that ZE:A is not disbanding and will come back as a group again when the time comes.[8]
On July 18, 2018, SoReal's three members (Ryu Phillip, Ju Daegeon, Kang Sungho) released a song "One and Only" as Tri:al (트라이얼) under Together E&M Entertainment confirming their departure from Star Empire.[9]
On February 10, 2019, Star Empire announced the official disbandment of Nine Muses when members Hyemi, Keumjo and Sojin left the company.[10] On July 31, 2019, Gyeongree became the last member of the band to part ways with the company following her contract expiration.[11] This also marked the disbandment of NASTY NASTY, a co-ed project group also containing Gyeongree and Sojin.
In September 2019, Star Empire announced that six-member girl group Ariaz will debut on October 24, 2019, under their affiliate, Rising Star Entertainment.[12]
On January 4, 2022, Star Empire announced that the members of Imfact have chosen to depart from the company.[13]
On April 10, 2022, Rising Star announced that Yunji, Yeori and Hyogyeong have terminated their contracts with them and left the group. On the same day, Jueun posted on Instagram confirming that she has left the group, effectively disbanding Ariaz.[14]
As of 2024, Star Empire Entertainment's website has been officially shut down.
